The Best Places to Buy Rugs Online and In Person

If you want to find the perfect rug from the comfort of your own home, Rugs USA is the first online store we’d recommend. The brand sells an array of rugs in all shapes and styles, from bathroom mats to braided 12x15 area rugs. They also offer a variety of affordable washable rugs which rival Ruggable in terms of quality. Sales happen often and customer service is reportedly excellent.

As with any online store, you won’t be able to view your desired rug in person before making your purchase. In addition, the retailer doesn’t offer free returns, and some of the thinner rugs may begin to roll at the edges over time. Rug tape and rug mats can help with this issue.

Home Depot is well known for tools and construction products, but lately, it’s become a great place to shop for rugs. It has a relatively impressive inventory of area rugs, from machine washable to shag to outdoor, at affordable prices. The company also offers free online or in-store returns and free delivery.

Of course, rugs are not a Home Depot specialty, so it doesn’t have many unique styles — you can usually find very similar rugs at similar retailers like Target. In addition, the quality of different styles may vary and the edges on thin rugs tend to roll up.

Looking for a chic runner or stylish area rug at an affordable price? Try Wayfair. The online store offers over 40,000 rugs with trendy prints and patterns that will instantly update your home. They also offer traditional and Persian style rugs, though no hand-knotted pieces. We like that Wayfair will accept returns within 30 days, assuming the rug doesn’t have damage that you caused.

Wayfair’s machine washable rugs are on par with those from Rugs USA, though there aren’t as many styles. In addition, a few customers have complained of receiving rugs that are too thin or shedding in the first month.

Beni Rugs ticks a lot of boxes: It offers cool, sophisticated styles, saturated colors and luxurious comfort. All rugs are hand-woven to order and made of 100% wool, and you can even customize a rug to your liking. We love that the company is certified as fair trade and offers decent working conditions.

If you’re hoping to buy a small, affordable rug from this store, be warned: The least expensive rug costs $454. In addition, it takes at least 2.5 months to receive a rug because they are made to order and shipped from Marrakech. All sales are final.

If you need a rug that’s going to stand up to toddlers, pets and the occasional party, we recommend Ruggable. The brand specializes in washable, stain-resistant rugs that are lightweight and easy to toss in the washing machine. In addition to a wide variety of modern and traditional prints, Ruggable offers five different weave types: plush, shag, chenille and outdoor.

As with any washable rug, it’s important to remember that it will be thin. This means it won’t be as comfortable as a heavy rug with inches of soft piling. Also, it isn’t always easy to remove the rug from the non-slip pad and then set it back up on wash days. The edges of these rugs tend to curl up over time, so we recommend using carpet tape to keep it flat.

For beautiful, artistic designs that are all handcrafted, look no further than 54kibo. This online retailer specializes in African styles and patterns, and every rug is handwoven by weavers in Egypt or Nepal. Materials include wool, cotton and bamboo silk, and sizes range from three by five to nine by 12 inches.

As with all handmade rugs, 54kibo rugs are expensive — three by five area rugs start at $238. And though the brand allows you to return items within 30 days for free, shipping can take about a month since pieces are handmade.

If you love the intricate, handmade designs of Persian rugs, we recommend Bunyaad Rugs. The seller offers a selection of hand-knotted rugs made by fairly-paid artisans in Pakistan. Materials include wool, cotton and silk, and the dyes are hand gathered and natural. Some rugs are sold online while others can be purchased in person in Lilitz, Pennsylvania. Bunyaad Rugs also travels to locations across the US to sell its items — this year’s locations include Iowa City, Iowa, San Antonio, Texas and Ellyn, Illinois.

However, Bunyaad Rugs does not offer a wide selection of rugs online, and shipping is not included. You must also pay shipping if you plan to return a rug by mail, which can get expensive.

West Elm prides itself in creating all kinds of rugs to suit your space and personality, and its modern styles in particular take the cake. Pick from solid and neutral patterns for a clean, minimalist look or prints and patterns for a decorative, intricate look. Rug types include shag, natural fiber, outdoor and washable.

The downsides? West Elm doesn’t offer free shipping, and you must cover the shipping cost of returns as well. Some customers have noticed that thinner rugs (especially washable) tend to roll up on the sides over time.

Etsy isn’t the first site you’d think of when shopping for rugs, but it’s a great place to look for unique, modern and vintage styles. Sellers often hand make their rugs and create everything from neutral, solid-color patterns to eccentric and vibrant styles you’d never find anywhere else (such as a bright purple Persian rug that looks like it’s melting).

Since artisans run their own shops on Etsy, the shipping costs and return policies are different from seller to seller. In addition, vetting each seller is important, even though it takes some time — most Etsy shops get excellent reviews, but a few get negative ones.

If you love supporting artists and decorating your home with unique pieces, try Society6. The company allows independent artists to design home decor, and they earn 10% of every sale in return. Though there’s room for error because an artist may upload a design to the website that isn’t well pixelated or cropped, buyers agree that this isn’t an issue and the rugs are high quality.

The downsides: All rugs are one style: lightweight and smooth, so you won’t find thick piling or shag rugs on this site. In addition, the styles are printed on and nothing is handmade. Society6 also doesn’t sell non-slip rug pads.

Need an alternative to Wayfair that offers affordable, neutral and minimalist designs? We recommend AllModern. Offering a curated rug selection, AllModern focuses on modern designs that will complement a wide variety of spaces in your home. We also love that this company offers free shipping on purchases over $35, and returns are accepted within a 30 day window.

However, AllModern requires you to pay shipping fees if you return a rug. In addition, some customers argue that the quality of items is a hit or miss.

For durable rugs with interesting designs, shop at Revival. This online shop offers washable rugs, which are perfect for sandy, damp feet, and plenty of beach-themed designs. Many of the rugs are handmade, vintage and unique.

Since Revival specializes in handmade and vintage pieces, its rugs tend to be on the pricey side. Also, the company charges a $20 restocking fee on returns, in addition to the cost of shipping.

If all you need is a small bathroom rug or hallway runner, we suggest shopping at World Market. The company offers a wide variety of area rugs but also creates all kinds of small rugs, from traditional Persian styles to conversation-starting designs. (We particularly love the company’s collection of Round Rugs.)

What World Market could do better: Shipping is not free, even if you’re buying a pricey item. It’s also difficult to filter out rugs that are out of stock when you’re browsing. A few customers have also had issues with rug quality.

The world is your oyster when you shop at Rugs.com, which offers countless rug styles with a wide variety of feels (plush, woven, smooth and more). We love that the site allows you to sort rugs based on the room you’re trying to decorate, which makes it easy to find hallway and kitchen runners quickly. Plus, these rugs are durable and stain resistant, which is perfect for high traffic areas. Shipping is speedy and free, and so are returns if sent back within 30 days.

With all the styles available, however, it can be difficult to narrow down your choices. In addition, many buyers note that most of the rugs are not extremely comfortable or plush, but they’re great if you’re on a budget. A few buyers have complained of poor customer service.

Looking for a durable, simple set of rugs that will look perfect in your bathroom? Amazon is the place to shop. You’ll find plenty of long-lasting bath mats with grippy bottoms and soft, absorbent tops, and just about every style can be thrown in the washing machine. You also have the reassurance of thousands of reviews which will help you make the best purchase.

The downsides of shopping on Amazon? You have to have a Prime membership to get free shipping or spend a minimum of $25 or $35, depending on the items in your cart. In addition, those low prices sometimes mean that the quality of the products suffer.

It’s not always easy finding rugs that are ethically made, which is why companies like Minna stand out. Located in upstate New York and featuring the work of artisans from Latin America Minna is transparent about its fair wage practices and sustainable materials. Rug styles are unique and modern.

Things to keep in mind: Most Minna rugs have low piling, so they may need pads to increase comfort and prevent the material from slipping. In addition, shipping is not free and Minna only offers store credit or exchanges for returns.